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FD53 LCP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,086 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 112,076 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and step (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops missing and area corroded on both chassis rails

Fail 12 Oct 2016 104,378 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indication is made (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops missing and area corroded on both chassis rails

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,687 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear o/s and n/s suspension bump stops missing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,218 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,578 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,577 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,153 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,746 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,798 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,679 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror glass cracked

oil leak from vac pump.

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FD53 LCP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 LCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD53 LCP registered?

FD53 LCP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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